ARC AT EL PASO

ARC at El Paso is a skilled nursing facility located at 555 East Clay in El Paso, Illinois, within Woodford County. The facility operates with 65 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three primary components: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. ARC at El Paso received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, indicating a below-average performance in this category relative to national norms. The staffing rating of 1 out of 5 reflects the lowest tier in that category, suggesting staffing levels that are significantly below national averages. In contrast, the quality measure rating of 5 out of 5 represents the highest possible score in that component, indicating that clinical quality indicators for residents at this facility are in the top tier nationally. The disparity between these individual component scores contributes to the overall 2-star composite rating. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, ARC at El Paso is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either of these federal and state programs. Individuals eligible for Medicare may use short-term skilled nursing benefits following a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid coverage is available for longer-term care for those who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements. Residents or their representatives should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage options and any private pay arrangements that may apply. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, ARC at El Paso presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3 stars, driven in part by low scores in staffing and health inspections. However, its 5-star quality measure rating distinguishes it in that specific area, suggesting that certain clinical outcomes for current residents meet or exceed national standards. Prospective residents and their families reviewing this facility should consider all three rating components individually, as the composite rating alone does not capture the variation across categories. State inspection reports and detailed staffing data are publicly available through the CMS Care Compare database for those seeking additional information.